Tornado Tempest Side Broom Height Adjustment Bracket K50963980

The Tornado Tempest side broom height adjustment bracket (part# K50963980) sets how far the side brush reaches toward the floor on the TV400-W26-U cordless sweeper. Tacony lists it as Height Adjustment, Side Broom. It carries the side broom arm (part# K50979600) through the M12 x 56 bolt (part# K53181070) and is locked at its setting by the star grip (part# K63213430).

Side brush height is a genuine trade-off rather than a set-and-forget figure. Too high and the bristles flick over debris instead of moving it; too low and they scrub, which loads the motor, shortens runtime and wears the brush in weeks. The bracket is what holds whatever compromise has been chosen, and it has to hold it against a brush that is being dragged sideways across carpet all day.

Compatible Models for the Side Broom Height Adjustment Bracket

• Tornado Tempest Wide-Area Cordless Carpet Vacuum Sweeper — Model TV400-W26-U

Symptoms that point to the height adjustment bracket

• The side brush height drifts in use and has to be reset.
• The star grip tightens fully but the setting still moves.
• The bracket is bent, cracked, or its slot has worn oval.
• The adjustment range has become shorter than it was.
• The brush drops to its lowest position on its own.

Fitting notes

Remove the battery pack before starting. Note the existing height setting before dismantling so it can be re-established. The bracket assembles with the M12 x 56 bolt (part# K53181070), washer (part# K73120120) and locking ring (part# K73430830), and the star grip (part# K63213430) locks it. Set the brush so the bristle tips just contact the carpet without visibly bending, then check it holds after a few minutes of running.

Twin City Vacuum has been selling and servicing Tornado equipment since 1956. Browse the full Tornado Tempest parts range, or see the Tornado Tempest TV400-W26-U machine. Manufacturer information is at tornadovac.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the side broom height adjustment bracket do on the Tornado Tempest?

It sets and holds how far the side brush reaches toward the floor, which controls whether the brush sweeps debris effectively or scrubs and wears prematurely.

How do I know if my height adjustment bracket needs replacing?

If the brush height drifts in use, the star grip tightens fully but the setting still moves, the bracket is bent or its slot has worn oval, or the adjustment range has shortened.

What models is the height adjustment bracket (part# K50963980) compatible with?

The Tornado Tempest TV400-W26-U wide-area cordless carpet sweeper. PartSmart lists it against the Tempest alone.

How should the side brush height be set?

So the bristle tips just contact the carpet without visibly bending. Higher and the brush flicks debris rather than moving it; lower and it scrubs, which loads the motor, cuts runtime and wears the brush out in weeks.

How do I order the height adjustment bracket (part# K50963980) or get help?

You can add the height adjustment bracket (part# K50963980) directly to your cart on this page, or call us at 763-535-0770. Our staff at 5415 West Broadway, Crystal, MN 55428 has been servicing Tornado equipment since 1956 and can help confirm the right part for your machine.

Questions? Call us at 763-535-0770 or visit us at 5415 West Broadway, Crystal, MN 55428.